OUr Savior acquainting his Disciples with what things he was to suffer at Jerusalem, and being thereupon, rebuked by Peter, doth not only reprove Peter, doth not only reprove Peter for the carnal apprehensions which he had of his Kingdome, assuring him that he was therein an adversary and an offence unto him,
OUr Saviour acquainting his Disciples with what things he was to suffer At Jerusalem, and being thereupon, rebuked by Peter, does not only reprove Peter, does not only reprove Peter for the carnal apprehensions which he had of his Kingdom, assuring him that he was therein an adversary and an offence unto him,
He assures them that as all the good which he was to work for them, was to be Purchased by his sufferings, and denying of himself, so the way whereby they were to be brought unto the fruition of it was by denying themselves, and being conformable unto him in sufferings.
He assures them that as all the good which he was to work for them, was to be Purchased by his sufferings, and denying of himself, so the Way whereby they were to be brought unto the fruition of it was by denying themselves, and being conformable unto him in sufferings.
That which was necessary for Christ to do by way of merit to purchase it ▪ was necessary by way of preparation of heart for them to do, to attaine unto it.
That which was necessary for christ to do by Way of merit to purchase it ▪ was necessary by Way of preparation of heart for them to do, to attain unto it.
And because they might be offended at this doctrine, as contrary to those opionions which they had entertain'd of their Messiah (whom they beleeved him to be) who was in their aprehensions to restore the Kingdome unto Israel Acts 1.6.
And Because they might be offended At this Doctrine, as contrary to those opionions which they had entertained of their Messiah (whom they believed him to be) who was in their apprehensions to restore the Kingdom unto Israel Acts 1.6.
but others, as Tacitus observeth, that out of those Countries should arise a Prince who should rule over all the world, which the Romanes thought to have been verified in Vespasian, who was sometimes Praefectus Iudeae, (and afterwards Emperor of Rome) therefore our Saviour further sheweth them, that in these reasonings they had indeed too low apprehensions, of him and his Kingdome,
but Others, as Tacitus observeth, that out of those Countries should arise a Prince who should Rule over all the world, which the Romans Thought to have been verified in Vespasian, who was sometime Praefectus Judae, (and afterwards Emperor of Room) Therefore our Saviour further shows them, that in these reasonings they had indeed too low apprehensions, of him and his Kingdom,
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yet, if after all this, they die, and their souls perish and go to hell, what good would such a Kingdom, such a Messiah do them? Is there any thing worth the soul of a man which he would not expend,
yet, if After all this, they die, and their Souls perish and go to hell, what good would such a Kingdom, such a Messiah do them? Is there any thing worth the soul of a man which he would not expend,
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but a glorious and eternal kingdome, which at last he would come with his Angels to take them into, the first fruits and glimmerings whereof are more worth then all the crowns and diadems of the world, wherof he promiseth quickly after to give them a tast, which accordingly he did the eighth day following in his Transfiguration on the mount.
but a glorious and Eternal Kingdom, which At last he would come with his Angels to take them into, the First fruits and glimmerings whereof Are more worth then all the crowns and diadems of the world, whereof he promises quickly After to give them a taste, which accordingly he did the eighth day following in his Transfiguration on the mount.
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The Assertion, That whosoever will come after Christ must take up his crosse, and deny himself v. 24. The Vindication from three great scandals which this severe doctrine of the Crosse was attended withall. 1. Death and this taken away, v. 25. Whosoever will save his life shall lose it,
The Assertion, That whosoever will come After christ must take up his cross, and deny himself v. 24. The Vindication from three great scandals which this severe Doctrine of the Cross was attended withal. 1. Death and this taken away, v. 25. Whosoever will save his life shall loose it,
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The way to attain life eternal, is to lay down a mortal life, when the glory of Christ and his service calleth us thereunto: 2. Another great scandall of the Cross is, that it strips us of the world, and the comforts and delights thereof, this is removed, v. 26. Admit a man could not onely escape the Cross by forsaking Christ,
The Way to attain life Eternal, is to lay down a Mortal life, when the glory of christ and his service calls us thereunto: 2. another great scandal of the Cross is, that it strips us of the world, and the comforts and delights thereof, this is removed, v. 26. Admit a man could not only escape the Cross by forsaking christ,
but exchange him away for all the world, and make himself master of all the comforts which a confluence of all worldy dominions could pour into his bosome,
but exchange him away for all the world, and make himself master of all the comforts which a confluence of all worldy Dominions could pour into his bosom,
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yet if after all this he must die, and lose his soul, and that for ever without possibility of recovery, he would in the issue finde it but an unprofitable bargain. 3. The last scandal of the Cross is the Ignominy, and shame of it.
yet if After all this he must die, and loose his soul, and that for ever without possibility of recovery, he would in the issue find it but an unprofitable bargain. 3. The last scandal of the Cross is the Ignominy, and shame of it.
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In which respect Christ is said to have taken unto him the form of a servant, Phil. 2.7. (because the death of the Cross was servile supplicium, as the Historian calleth it,) and to have despised the shame, Heb. 12.2.
In which respect christ is said to have taken unto him the from of a servant, Philip 2.7. (Because the death of the Cross was servile supplicium, as the Historian calls it,) and to have despised the shame, Hebrew 12.2.
As he, though he were put to shame on the Crosse was yet after exalted unto glory, and sat downe on a throne, Hebr. 12.2. so with the same glory he will reward those that suffer shame for him, and their reward shall be according to their works, the measure of there glory answerable to the greatness of their shame and sufferings.
As he, though he were put to shame on the Cross was yet After exalted unto glory, and sat down on a throne, Hebrew 12.2. so with the same glory he will reward those that suffer shame for him, and their reward shall be according to their works, the measure of there glory answerable to the greatness of their shame and sufferings.
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Of which, having according to his promise v. 28. given a short, but most ravishing tast unto some of them in his transfiguration, they afterwards esteemed it a great honour, that they were accounted worthy to suffer shame for his Name, Act. 5.41.
Of which, having according to his promise v. 28. given a short, but most ravishing taste unto Some of them in his transfiguration, they afterwards esteemed it a great honour, that they were accounted worthy to suffer shame for his Name, Act. 5.41.
The words of the Text contain the removal of the second great scandal, which the Disciples might be apt to take at this doctrine of selfe denial. They hoped,
The words of the Text contain the removal of the second great scandal, which the Disciples might be apt to take At this Doctrine of self denial. They hoped,
and for love of the world should forsake him, 1. They would lose their souls, which is better to them then all the rest of the world: 2. Having lost them, they would finde nothing in all the world, able to redeem and recover them again.
and for love of the world should forsake him, 1. They would loose their Souls, which is better to them then all the rest of the world: 2. Having lost them, they would find nothing in all the world, able to Redeem and recover them again.
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Iudge in your selves, saith the Apostle, is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered, 1 Cor. 11.13. and the Lord in the Prophet, Isa. 5.3.4. O inhabitants of Judah, Judge I pray you, between me and my vineyard.
Judge in your selves, Says the Apostle, is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered, 1 Cor. 11.13. and the Lord in the Prophet, Isaiah 5.3.4. Oh inhabitants of Judah, Judge I pray you, between me and my vineyard.
as having nothing to alledge against it, And in a plain Position it is this, That man who to gain the world, doth cast away his soul, shall finde no profit in such a gain ;
as having nothing to allege against it, And in a plain Position it is this, That man who to gain the world, does cast away his soul, shall find no profit in such a gain;
it will prove like the gain which the Apostle speaks of, Acts 27.21. a gaining of nothing but losse, and that an irreparable losse, which can never be recovered.
it will prove like the gain which the Apostle speaks of, Acts 27.21. a gaining of nothing but loss, and that an irreparable loss, which can never be recovered.
Such is the loss of a soule, lose it once and it is lost for ever, there can no ransome, no change be made for it, NONLATINALPHABET, nothing can be put in the other scale to weigh with it:
Such is the loss of a soul, loose it once and it is lost for ever, there can no ransom, no change be made for it,, nothing can be put in the other scale to weigh with it:
so he doth withall assure us, That this gaine doth not stand in winning of the world, but in saving of the soule That the soul being infinitly more precious then •ll the world, therefore the gaining of the world is nothing but losse, where the loss of the soul is the purchase of that gain ;
so he does withal assure us, That this gain does not stand in winning of the world, but in Saving of the soul That the soul being infinitely more precious then •ll the world, Therefore the gaining of the world is nothing but loss, where the loss of the soul is the purchase of that gain;
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and of the two, the soul is much more precious and excellent then the world, therefore a wise Christian should have his trade heavenward for the inriching of his soul, rather then downward for the possession of the world.
and of the two, the soul is much more precious and excellent then the world, Therefore a wise Christian should have his trade heavenward for the enriching of his soul, rather then downward for the possession of the world.
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1 The lawfulness of a Christians looking after true gain. 2. The inordinateness of worldly love, and inconsistency thereof with true Christian gain. 3. The preciousness of the soul of man;
1 The lawfulness of a Christians looking After true gain. 2. The inordinateness of worldly love, and inconsistency thereof with true Christian gain. 3. The preciousness of the soul of man;
1. Then Christians may be moved in matters of Religion with arguments drawn ab utili, from considerations of profit or disprofit, of such good things as are really, beneficial and advantagious unto us.
1. Then Christians may be moved in matters of Religion with Arguments drawn ab utili, from considerations of profit or disprofit, of such good things as Are really, beneficial and advantageous unto us.
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It is the voice of nature in every man, who will shew us any good? Psal. 4.6. There is a naturall indigency in us, whereby we are constrained to look abroad for foraign supplies of that good, which we are wholly insufficient to furnish our selves withall.
It is the voice of nature in every man, who will show us any good? Psalm 4.6. There is a natural indigency in us, whereby we Are constrained to look abroad for foreign supplies of that good, which we Are wholly insufficient to furnish our selves withal.
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there are few men that are wicked gratis, but do promise themselves Some benefit by their wickedness. If Esau sell his birthright ; if Balaam curse Gods people; if Ieroboam set up Calves ;
there Are few men that Are wicked gratis, but do promise themselves some benefit by their wickedness. If Esau fell his birthright; if balaam curse God's people; if Jeroboam Set up Calves;
and discovering the unprofitableness and perniciousness of those wayes. My people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit, Jer. 2.11. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Isai. 55 2. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? Rom. 6.21. The voluptuous sinner promiseth himselfe abundance of delight in his stollen waters ;
and discovering the unprofitableness and perniciousness of those ways. My people have changed their glory for that which does not profit, Jer. 2.11. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bred, and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? Isaiah 55 2. What fruit had you then in those things whereof you Are now ashamed? Rom. 6.21. The voluptuous sinner promises himself abundance of delight in his stolen waters;
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but at last when he hath destroyed his name, and gotten a wound, and dishonour, when he hath destroyed his estate, and strangers are filled with his wealth,
but At last when he hath destroyed his name, and got a wound, and dishonour, when he hath destroyed his estate, and Strangers Are filled with his wealth,
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then tell me whether his perfumes of Mirrh, Aloes, and Cinnamon, be not all turned into gall and wormwood? The worldling promiseth himself much content in his dishonest gain, in fraud, oppression, circumvention, and violence;
then tell me whither his perfumes of Mirrh, Aloes, and Cinnamon, be not all turned into Gall and wormwood? The worldling promises himself much content in his dishonest gain, in fraud, oppression, circumvention, and violence;
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Thy vineyard, O Ahab, shall bring forth grapes of gall: Thy talents, O Gehazi, shall purchase thee and thine heirs a leprosie: Thy wedge of gold, O Achan, shall cleave thy soul from thy body;
Thy vineyard, Oh Ahab, shall bring forth grapes of Gall: Thy Talents, Oh Gehazi, shall purchase thee and thine Heirs a leprosy: Thy wedge of gold, Oh achan, shall cleave thy soul from thy body;
Thy thirty pieces of silver, O Judas, shall be the price of thine own bowels, as well as of thy masters blood. Treasures of wickedness shall not profit in the day of wrath, Prov. 10.2.
Thy thirty Pieces of silver, Oh Judas, shall be the price of thine own bowels, as well as of thy Masters blood. Treasures of wickedness shall not profit in the day of wrath, Curae 10.2.
They that will be rich; drown themselves in destruction and perdition and peirce themselves through with many sorrows, 1 Tim. 6.9, 10. The ambitious man promiseth him self much honour and power,
They that will be rich; drown themselves in destruction and perdition and pierce themselves through with many sorrows, 1 Tim. 6.9, 10. The ambitious man promises him self much honour and power,
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Thou art a man and no God, though thou set thine heart as the heart of God, Ezek. 28.2 O Nebuch•dnezzar, in stead of the majesty of a Prince, thou shalt have the misery of a beast. Thy feasting, O Belshazzar, shall be turned into mourning, thy pride into terrors, thou shalt be drunk not with wine,
Thou art a man and no God, though thou Set thine heart as the heart of God, Ezekiel 28.2 O Nebuch•dnezzar, in stead of the majesty of a Prince, thou shalt have the misery of a beast. Thy feasting, Oh Belshazzar, shall be turned into mourning, thy pride into terrors, thou shalt be drunk not with wine,
the Devil dealing with them, as some say he doth with Witches, giving them leaves of trees in the shape of gold and silver, so that in the conclusion it appears, that they did indeed sell themselves for just nothing, Isai. 52.3.
the devil dealing with them, as Some say he does with Witches, giving them leaves of trees in the shape of gold and silver, so that in the conclusion it appears, that they did indeed fell themselves for just nothing, Isaiah 52.3.
as if they were unprofitable. What is the Almighty that we should serve him? what profit should we have if we pray unto him. Job 21.15. Ye have said, It is vaine to serve God, what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinances Mal. 3.14.5. To take off this Objection, God assures his people, That his wayes do good to those that walk uprightly, Mic. 2.7. That his people do not seek his face in vain, Isai. 45.19. That he is not a wilderness unto them, Jer. 2.31. That godliness is great gain, and Profitable unto all things, 1 Tim. 4.8. and 6.6. That he who soweth righteousness, shall have a sure reward, Prov. 11.18. That in keeping of his commandments, there is great reward, Psal. 19.11.
as if they were unprofitable. What is the Almighty that we should serve him? what profit should we have if we pray unto him. Job 21.15. You have said, It is vain to serve God, what profit is it that we have kept his Ordinances Malachi 3.14.5. To take off this Objection, God assures his people, That his ways do good to those that walk uprightly, Mic. 2.7. That his people do not seek his face in vain, Isaiah 45.19. That he is not a Wilderness unto them, Jer. 2.31. That godliness is great gain, and Profitable unto all things, 1 Tim. 4.8. and 6.6. That he who Soweth righteousness, shall have a sure reward, Curae 11.18. That in keeping of his Commandments, there is great reward, Psalm 19.11.
and internal faintings, by setting before them exceeding great and precious promises. Having these promises, let us cleanse our selves, and perfect holiness, 2 Cor. 7.1. Ye have need of patience, that when ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise, Heb. 10.36. Be not weary of wel-doing, in due time ye shall reape, if ye faint not, Gal. 6.9.
and internal faintings, by setting before them exceeding great and precious promises. Having these promises, let us cleanse our selves, and perfect holiness, 2 Cor. 7.1. You have need of patience, that when you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise, Hebrew 10.36. Be not weary of welldoing, in due time you shall reap, if you faint not, Gal. 6.9.
When ye are reviled, and persecuted, rejoyce and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward, Mat. 5.11. By this consideration, not only Moses and Paul, Heb. 11.25.26. Phil. 3.4.
When you Are reviled, and persecuted, rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward, Mathew 5.11. By this consideration, not only Moses and Paul, Hebrew 11.25.26. Philip 3.4.
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then his own soveraign authority over us, is pleased to incourage us by our own benefit. The chief reason of obedience, saith Tertullian, is the authority of the Lord, not the utility of the servant.
then his own sovereign Authority over us, is pleased to encourage us by our own benefit. The chief reason of Obedience, Says Tertullian, is the Authority of the Lord, not the utility of the servant.
first we make them drudge, and then we make them die. But God is pleased to encourage us unto duties by our self-love, commands us to fear him for our own good, Deut 6.24. sets the blessing of obedience, and the curse of disobedience before our eyes, Deut. 11.26, 28. The work of Christianity is a difficult work, there are many enemies many temptations, Satan and and the world resist us without corruption wrestles and rebels within. But here is the comfort, Gods servants work for a Master that remembers all, who looks to their profit, as well as to his own honour, who keeps a book for our prayers, a bottle for our tears, a register for them that fear him, Mal. 3.16, a memorial of but a cup of cold water, given to a Prophet as a Prophet.
First we make them drudge, and then we make them die. But God is pleased to encourage us unto duties by our Self-love, commands us to Fear him for our own good, Deuteronomy 6.24. sets the blessing of Obedience, and the curse of disobedience before our eyes, Deuteronomy 11.26, 28. The work of Christianity is a difficult work, there Are many enemies many temptations, Satan and and the world resist us without corruption wrestles and rebels within. But Here is the Comfort, God's Servants work for a Master that remembers all, who looks to their profit, as well as to his own honour, who keeps a book for our Prayers, a Bottle for our tears, a register for them that Fear him, Malachi 3.16, a memorial of but a cup of cold water, given to a Prophet as a Prophet.
Though I have a right and power over you, which Satan hath not, I made you, I bought you, he never had title unto you, either by dominion or purchase, as I have;
Though I have a right and power over you, which Satan hath not, I made you, I bought you, he never had title unto you, either by dominion or purchase, as I have;
If he can make you more precious promises, if he can prefer you unto greater happines, if he have an immarcescible crown, an eternall kingdome to bestow vpon you,
If he can make you more precious promises, if he can prefer you unto greater happiness, if he have an immarcescible crown, an Eternal Kingdom to bestow upon you,
if he have shed any blood, laid down any life, to purchase blessedness for you, I am willing where your gain is greatest, there your trade and service be directed.
if he have shed any blood, laid down any life, to purchase blessedness for you, I am willing where your gain is greatest, there your trade and service be directed.
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In what sense we may, or may not this do, may be briefly thus resolved. 1. We may not respect profit or advantage as the ultimate end of our obedience.
In what sense we may, or may not this do, may be briefly thus resolved. 1. We may not respect profit or advantage as the ultimate end of our Obedience.
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Our greatest aim in bringing forth fruit should be, that God may be honoured, Joh 15.8. that whether we live we may live to him, or whether we die, we may die to him, Rom. 14.7, 8.9. All things are of him, and for him, therefore all things must be to him likewise, Rom. 11.36.
Our greatest aim in bringing forth fruit should be, that God may be honoured, John 15.8. that whither we live we may live to him, or whither we die, we may die to him, Rom. 14.7, 8.9. All things Are of him, and for him, Therefore all things must be to him likewise, Rom. 11.36.
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yet God hath been pleased so graciously to twist, and as it were, interweave, and concorporate these together, that no man can truly aim at the glory of God, but he doth eo ips• promote his own salvation? neither doth any man sincerely seek his own salvation, but the Lord esteemeth himself therein glorified by him.
yet God hath been pleased so graciously to twist, and as it were, interweave, and concorporate these together, that no man can truly aim At the glory of God, but he does eo ips• promote his own salvation? neither does any man sincerely seek his own salvation, but the Lord esteems himself therein glorified by him.
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2. As a manifestation of Gods bounty, who when he might require homage of us as our Lord by the tie of our natural subjecton unto him, is pleased out of free grace to propose further rewards, making our services as well matter of profit to our selves,
2. As a manifestation of God's bounty, who when he might require homage of us as our Lord by the tie of our natural subjection unto him, is pleased out of free grace to propose further rewards, making our services as well matter of profit to our selves,
as of praise and glory unto him? faith looketh upon God as a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Heb. 11.6. as a God that not onely is good but doth good Psal. 1•9. 68.
as of praise and glory unto him? faith looks upon God as a rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Hebrew 11.6. as a God that not only is good but does good Psalm 1•9. 68.
as a God whose power and mercy is herein declared, in that he rendreth unto every man according to his work, Psa. 62.11, 12 3. As matter of encouragement to run with patience the race that is set before us;
as a God whose power and mercy is herein declared, in that he rendereth unto every man according to his work, Psa. 62.11, 12 3. As matter of encouragement to run with patience the raze that is Set before us;
to animate us against all the difficulties, dangers, temptations, and variety of disheartnings, which through the subtlety and malice of Satan we are sure to meet with in Gods service.
to animate us against all the difficulties, dangers, temptations, and variety of disheartnings, which through the subtlety and malice of Satan we Are sure to meet with in God's service.
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The Hope of ensuing glory doth work resolutions in God servants to purifie themselves, that so being like unto Christ in holiness, they may thereby be Prepared to be like unto him in glory 1 Ioh. 3.3.
The Hope of ensuing glory does work resolutions in God Servants to purify themselves, that so being like unto christ in holiness, they may thereby be Prepared to be like unto him in glory 1 John 3.3.
The crowne of righteousenss kept up the resolution of the Apostle himself, to fight the good fight of faith, to run his race, to finish his course, to keep the faith, 2 Tim 4.7, 8. Thus a Christian is allowed by his Lord to do his masters work with some eye and intuition of his own gain.
The crown of righteousenss kept up the resolution of the Apostle himself, to fight the good fight of faith, to run his raze, to finish his course, to keep the faith, 2 Tim 4.7, 8. Thus a Christian is allowed by his Lord to do his Masters work with Some eye and intuition of his own gain.
So, If a man contend for gain, he shall never overtake it, except he contend lawfully. Our Saviour here hath excluded one way, and that a broad one, where in multitudes weary themselves for this Prize, What shall it profit a man if he win the whole world? And secondly, intimateth the true though a more narrow and private way, viz. to prosecu•e the interest of our precious souls. Let us consider them both
So, If a man contend for gain, he shall never overtake it, except he contend lawfully. Our Saviour Here hath excluded one Way, and that a broad one, where in Multitudes weary themselves for this Prize, What shall it profit a man if he win the Whole world? And secondly, intimateth the true though a more narrow and private Way, viz. to prosecu•e the Interest of our precious Souls. Let us Consider them both
First, worldly love is inconsistent with true •hristian gain upon many accounts. 1. It is vast and insatiable, like the horseleech which cries, G•ve give ▪ like fire,
First, worldly love is inconsistent with true •hristian gain upon many accounts. 1. It is vast and insatiable, like the horseleech which cries, G•ve give ▪ like fire,
keeps not at home, cannot be satisfied, inlargeth, gathereth, heapeth, increaseth, loadeth it self with thick clay, Habac. 2.5, 6. The very Heathen have complained of this endless,
keeps not At home, cannot be satisfied, enlargeth, gathereth, heapeth, increases, loadeth it self with thick clay, Habakkuk 2.5, 6. The very Heathen have complained of this endless,
Now God, having so odered the world, as that no man can have it all to him self, it is divided and bounded to several men and nations Deut. 32.8.
Now God, having so odered the world, as that no man can have it all to him self, it is divided and bounded to several men and Nations Deuteronomy 32.8.
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and man may not remove the landmarks which God hath set, nor affect a Monopoly where the Lord hath made a community, this insatiable desire of wordly gain can never be replenished,
and man may not remove the landmarks which God hath Set, nor affect a Monopoly where the Lord hath made a community, this insatiable desire of wordly gain can never be replenished,
in any thing which the world affords, is to seek a treasure in a cole pit. If you go to the creature to make you happy, the earth will tell you that Blessedness grows not in the furrows of the field ;
in any thing which the world affords, is to seek a treasure in a coal pit. If you go to the creature to make you happy, the earth will tell you that Blessedness grows not in the furrows of the field;
the sea, that it is not in the treasures of the deep; cattel will say, it is not on our backs; Crowns will say, it is too precious a gem to be found with us, we can adorne the head, but we cannot satisfie the heart, Solomon, who made a critical inquiry after this point, gives this in as the ultimate extraction from the creatures, vanity of vanities all is vanity.
the sea, that it is not in the treasures of the deep; cattle will say, it is not on our backs; Crowns will say, it is too precious a gem to be found with us, we can adorn the head, but we cannot satisfy the heart, Solomon, who made a critical inquiry After this point, gives this in as the ultimate extraction from the creatures, vanity of vanities all is vanity.
Now no man will dote on a false friend, or care for a false title, or set his affection on any thing that is false. Why then should we love a false world? Or set our eyes on that which is not, as the Wise-man speaks, Prov. 23.5.
Now no man will dote on a false friend, or care for a false title, or Set his affection on any thing that is false. Why then should we love a false world? Or Set our eyes on that which is not, as the Wiseman speaks, Curae 23.5.
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Why should we with Martha so much trouble our selves about the world, and leave Maries unum necessarium wholly neglected? Like the man in Plutarch who went to the Physitians to cure a sore finger, when in the mean time his lungs were putrified,
Why should we with Martha so much trouble our selves about the world, and leave Mary's Unum Necessary wholly neglected? Like the man in Plutarch who went to the Physicians to cure a soar finger, when in the mean time his lungs were Putrified,
and fill his soul with no other comfort? Talk of spiritual things, faith, hope, love, repentance, new obedience, judgement to come, he is sick of such discourse, puts you off as Felix did Paul to another time;
and fill his soul with no other Comfort? Talk of spiritual things, faith, hope, love, Repentance, new Obedience, judgement to come, he is sick of such discourse, puts you off as Felix did Paul to Another time;
but speak of a rich bargain, of a goodly purchase, of a stately manner, of a gallant prize, you leade him in to a paradise, (such a one as it is) he saies with Peter, It is good being here, let us build tabernacles.
but speak of a rich bargain, of a goodly purchase, of a stately manner, of a gallant prize, you lead him in to a paradise, (such a one as it is) he Says with Peter, It is good being Here, let us built Tabernacles.
It choaks the seed of the word in the soul, turns the house of God into a place of merchandise, yea it will cause men to erre from the faith, to know no godliness but gain, to take up religion as it is more or lesse in fashion, and advantagious;
It chokes the seed of the word in the soul, turns the house of God into a place of merchandise, yea it will cause men to err from the faith, to know no godliness but gain, to take up Religion as it is more or less in fashion, and advantageous;
2. To a mans self, 1. It is unnatural, for nature hath set a commensurateness between objects end faculties. It is a miserable degrading of a reasonable soul, to grope for happiness on the backs of sheep, on the furrows of the field, to fish for it in ponds,
2. To a men self, 1. It is unnatural, for nature hath Set a commensurateness between objects end faculties. It is a miserable degrading of a reasonable soul, to grope for happiness on the backs of sheep, on the furrows of the field, to Fish for it in ponds,
It cost more to redeem a soul, and it must cost more to attain that redemption. Christ the heir of all things, who could have commanded the attendance of all the creatures in the world, was pleased to live in a low condition, that he might make it appear that eternal life hath not the least cognation or dependance on worldly wealth, either in his procuring it for us,
It cost more to Redeem a soul, and it must cost more to attain that redemption. christ the heir of all things, who could have commanded the attendance of all the creatures in the world, was pleased to live in a low condition, that he might make it appear that Eternal life hath not the least cognation or dependence on worldly wealth, either in his procuring it for us,
What an unnatural and incongruous thing would it be for Angels to turn worldlings, and reasonable souls have the self-same blessedness to look after as Angels have.
What an unnatural and incongruous thing would it be for Angels to turn worldlings, and reasonable Souls have the selfsame blessedness to look After as Angels have.
God is said to give us all things richly to enjoy, 1 Tim. 6.8, 17. He that hath sufficient to answer the necessity and decency of his estate, is therefore said to have all because he hath as full a supply,
God is said to give us all things richly to enjoy, 1 Tim. 6.8, 17. He that hath sufficient to answer the necessity and decency of his estate, is Therefore said to have all Because he hath as full a supply,
A little which the righteous hath, is better then the riches of many wicked, Psal. 37.16. Iacob was not so wealthy a man as Esau, yet Iacob said, I have all, Esau said, I have much. Jacobs little was all ;
A little which the righteous hath, is better then the riches of many wicked, Psalm 37.16. Iacob was not so wealthy a man as Esau, yet Iacob said, I have all, Esau said, I have much. Jacobs little was all;
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Esaus more, was but much. Gen. 33.9.11. 3. It is a disquieting thing. Disquiets in the possessing. Riches are compared to thorns, Mat. 13.21. a man cannot hug them without being pierced by them, 1 Tim 6.10. Disquiets in the parting ;
Esaus more, was but much. Gen. 33.9.11. 3. It is a disquieting thing. Disquiets in the possessing. Riches Are compared to thorns, Mathew 13.21. a man cannot hug them without being pierced by them, 1 Tim 6.10. Disquiets in the parting;
O what can riches or multitudes of riches do a man good in that day of wrath? If a Prince had a stone in his bladder too big to be removed, all the Jewels of his crown could not purchase him a recovery.
O what can riches or Multitudes of riches do a man good in that day of wrath? If a Prince had a stone in his bladder too big to be removed, all the Jewels of his crown could not purchase him a recovery.
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The world is for the back and the belly, but God onely is for the heart. Though we may eye our own gain, yet the gain of the world is not that gain which we are chiefly to eye.
The world is for the back and the belly, but God only is for the heart. Though we may eye our own gain, yet the gain of the world is not that gain which we Are chiefly to eye.
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Our times are in his hand, Psal. 31.15. the efficacy of all second causes is suspended upon his blessing, man liveth not by bread alone, but by every word which proceedeth out of the mouth of God, Mat. 4.4. 2. Life is necessary to the enjoyment of the world, what good doth light, without an eye to see it? Or musick, with out an ear to hear it? what good do dainties, without a mouth to tast them? Or Crowns, without an Head to wear them? Nay, a man may have his life so clog'd with sickness, sorrow, discontent of mind, distress of conscience, that all the world shall not suffice to revive and comfort him.
Our times Are in his hand, Psalm 31.15. the efficacy of all second Causes is suspended upon his blessing, man lives not by bred alone, but by every word which Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God, Mathew 4.4. 2. Life is necessary to the enjoyment of the world, what good does Light, without an eye to see it? Or music, with out an ear to hear it? what good do dainties, without a Mouth to taste them? Or Crowns, without an Head to wear them? Nay, a man may have his life so clogged with sickness, sorrow, discontent of mind, distress of conscience, that all the world shall not suffice to revive and Comfort him.
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If a man purchase land to himself for ever, that ever is no longer then his own life, if he will have the purchase extend further, he must put in his heirs with himself.
If a man purchase land to himself for ever, that ever is no longer then his own life, if he will have the purchase extend further, he must put in his Heirs with himself.
For 1. If a man could keepe his soul and the world together, there is so vast a dis-proportion between them, that the one could never replenish the other, 2. If it could satisfie it for a time,
For 1. If a man could keep his soul and the world together, there is so vast a disproportion between them, that the one could never replenish the other, 2. If it could satisfy it for a time,
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there is excesse in wordly enioyments, and all excess is nauseous and painful. 3. If they could replenish and not cloy, that there were a commensurateness between them,
there is excess in wordly enjoyments, and all excess is nauseous and painful. 3. If they could replenish and not cloy, that there were a commensurateness between them,
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but when he goes, and that stayes behinde him, all the content which he had in the fruition, doth vanish in the separation. 4. Being parted the soul must be for ever, as long as God is merciful to save,
but when he Goes, and that stays behind him, all the content which he had in the fruition, does vanish in the separation. 4. Being parted the soul must be for ever, as long as God is merciful to save,
and how easily extinguished in a tormented Conscience, as a drop of wine loseth all its sweetness in a barrel of water. Again, what addition is it to the joyes of heaven, for a man to recount the comforts of a perishing world? What content takes a grave wealthy learned man, in remembring the joy which in his childhood he was wont to take in his top,
and how Easily extinguished in a tormented Conscience, as a drop of wine loses all its sweetness in a barrel of water. Again, what addition is it to the Joys of heaven, for a man to recount the comforts of a perishing world? What content Takes a grave wealthy learned man, in remembering the joy which in his childhood he was wont to take in his top,
Capable of the peace of God, of the joy of his salvation, of the earnest, the seed, the seal, the witness of his Spirit, of the sense of his love in Christ, which is unspeakable and glorious. Capable of that fulness of joy which is in his presence and of those everlasting pleasures,
Capable of the peace of God, of the joy of his salvation, of the earnest, the seed, the seal, the witness of his Spirit, of the sense of his love in christ, which is unspeakable and glorious. Capable of that fullness of joy which is in his presence and of those everlasting pleasures,
As the goodness of God exceeds our faith, so the anger of God exceeds our feare 6. The dignity of the soul appears by the spiritual enemies which war against it:
As the Goodness of God exceeds our faith, so the anger of God exceeds our Fear 6. The dignity of the soul appears by the spiritual enemies which war against it:
Of whom we may say as the Prophet of the Medes, Isai. 13.17. that they regard not silver or gold, they fight neither aganst house, nor land, but against the soul only:
Of whom we may say as the Prophet of the Medes, Isaiah 13.17. that they regard not silver or gold, they fight neither against house, nor land, but against the soul only:
one sentence and period whereof is more worth in an hour of Temptation, then rocks of Diamonds, ot mountains of Gold. 9. And above all the dignity of the soul appears by the price which was laid downe to redeem it.
one sentence and Period whereof is more worth in an hour of Temptation, then Rocks of Diamonds, It Mountains of Gold. 9. And above all the dignity of the soul appears by the price which was laid down to Redeem it.
2. The infinite love of Christ, who so loved us, as to give himself for us, to make his soule an offering for sin, that our souls might not be undone by it.
2. The infinite love of christ, who so loved us, as to give himself for us, to make his soul an offering for since, that our Souls might not be undone by it.
A Son to die for servants, an holy, an onely and beloved son for rebellious servants, a Judge for malefactors, to come not only to save but to seek, those that sought not, that inquired not after him:
A Son to die for Servants, an holy, an only and Beloved son for rebellious Servants, a Judge for malefactors, to come not only to save but to seek, those that sought not, that inquired not After him:
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as there was never sorrow like his sorrow so there was never love like his love. •. The infinite mercy of God in revealing Christ unto us, bringing life and immortality to light by the Gospel, and waiting upon us, that he may be gratious unto us.
as there was never sorrow like his sorrow so there was never love like his love. •. The infinite mercy of God in revealing christ unto us, bringing life and immortality to Light by the Gospel, and waiting upon us, that he may be gracious unto us.
4. The infinite sweetness of his powerfull and most efficacious grace, in perswading us to give entertainment unto the mercy thus tendred unto us, who of our selves were ready to beleeve lying vanities to forsake our own mercie, and to thrust away saluation from our selves,
4. The infinite sweetness of his powerful and most efficacious grace, in persuading us to give entertainment unto the mercy thus tendered unto us, who of our selves were ready to believe lying vanities to forsake our own mercy, and to thrust away salvation from our selves,
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5. The great reasonableness and wisdome of true Religion, as being that which promoteth our supreme interest, namely, the happiness of the soul. Wisdome is NONLATINALPHABET, the knowledge of the most honourable things, and of greatest concermment.
5. The great reasonableness and Wisdom of true Religion, as being that which promoteth our supreme Interest, namely, the happiness of the soul. Wisdom is, the knowledge of the most honourable things, and of greatest concermment.
He that winneth souls is wise, saith Solomon, Prov. 7.11, 30. how much more he that saveth his own, Prov. 9.12. 1. Tim. 4.16. A man may be wise for others, and a fool for himself. Achitophel was a wise man when he counselled Absolom, but a fool when he hanged himself.
He that wins Souls is wise, Says Solomon, Curae 7.11, 30. how much more he that Saveth his own, Curae 9.12. 1. Tim. 4.16. A man may be wise for Others, and a fool for himself. Ahithophel was a wise man when he counseled Absalom, but a fool when he hanged himself.
6. We should therefore all be exhorted, 1. Seriously to study the worth of a soul, the spiritualness, the immortality of it, the image of God after which it was both created and renewed, the glory reserved for it if it stand, the wrath prepared for it if it fall. 2. To walk as men that have souls, many walk as if they had nothing but bellies to fill,
6. We should Therefore all be exhorted, 1. Seriously to study the worth of a soul, the spiritualness, the immortality of it, the image of God After which it was both created and renewed, the glory reserved for it if it stand, the wrath prepared for it if it fallen. 2. To walk as men that have Souls, many walk as if they had nothing but bellies to fill,
and men in the mean time by their carelesness, turning themselves in to very blocks and stones. 3. To secure the salvation of the soul, to take heed of exposing our principal Iewel unto rapine and miscarriage.
and men in the mean time by their carelessness, turning themselves in to very blocks and stones. 3. To secure the salvation of the soul, to take heed of exposing our principal Jewel unto rapine and miscarriage.
Keepe thy hurt, saith Solomon, with all diligence. Prov. 4.23. Give all diligence, saith Peter, to make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. that so we may never be without the comforts of God to delight our souls, Psal. 94.19. that we may be able to say as David did, Returne to thy rest O my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee, Psal. 116.7.4.
Keep thy hurt, Says Solomon, with all diligence. Curae 4.23. Give all diligence, Says Peter, to make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. that so we may never be without the comforts of God to delight our Souls, Psalm 94.19. that we may be able to say as David did, Return to thy rest Oh my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee, Psalm 116.7.4.
To prize the meanes of that salvation, and to incourage the Ambassadours of Christ, as those that watch for your souls, and unto whom is committed the ministry of reconcilation. They study, pray, watch, labour,
To prize the means of that salvation, and to encourage the ambassadors of christ, as those that watch for your Souls, and unto whom is committed the Ministry of reconciliation. They study, pray, watch, labour,
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and sweat for you, Esteem them highly in love for their works sake, 1 Thes. 5.13. It is recorded for the honour of Hezekiah that he spake comfortably to all the Levites, who taught the good knowledge of the Lord, 2 Chorn. 30.22.
and sweat for you, Esteem them highly in love for their works sake, 1 Thebes 5.13. It is recorded for the honour of Hezekiah that he spoke comfortably to all the Levites, who taught the good knowledge of the Lord, 2 Chorn. 30.22.
And of Nehemiah, That he took care of the Offices of Gods House, Nehem. 13.10, 14. Of the good Shun•mite, that she provided for the Prophet, 2 Reg. 4.8, 10. And of the Galatians, That they received Paul as an Angel of God, and would if possible have plucked out their eyes to have done him good, Gal. 4.14, 15. And though you do these thinges (and your honour it is that you do it in an age wherein God hath suffered seduced souls to pour contempt upon the Ministers of the Gospel,
And of Nehemiah, That he took care of the Offices of God's House, Nehemiah 13.10, 14. Of the good Shun•mite, that she provided for the Prophet, 2 Reg. 4.8, 10. And of the Galatians, That they received Paul as an Angel of God, and would if possible have plucked out their eyes to have done him good, Gal. 4.14, 15. And though you do these things (and your honour it is that you do it in an age wherein God hath suffered seduced Souls to pour contempt upon the Ministers of the Gospel,
and as madmen to fight with the Physicians that heal them) yet give me leave to stir you up by putting you in remembrance. 5. To resist the enemies that withstand this salvation, fleshly lusts, worldly snares, Satanical temptations, which war against the soul, 6. To pitty the souls of other men, to promote in our several stations and imployments, the interest of mens souls, to save them with violence, to snatch them out of the fire, to disquiet wicked men in their sins, to encourage good men in their wayes, to our uttermost power every where to promote the grace of God which bringeth salvation to the souls of men.
and as madmen to fight with the Physicians that heal them) yet give me leave to stir you up by putting you in remembrance. 5. To resist the enemies that withstand this salvation, fleshly Lustiest, worldly snares, Satanical temptations, which war against the soul, 6. To pity the Souls of other men, to promote in our several stations and employments, the Interest of men's Souls, to save them with violence, to snatch them out of the fire, to disquiet wicked men in their Sins, to encourage good men in their ways, to our uttermost power every where to promote the grace of God which brings salvation to the Souls of men.
Lastly, To be wise merchants for for own souls. Our Saviour telleth us, That the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant man seeking goodly pearls, Matth. 13.45.
Lastly, To be wise merchant's for for own Souls. Our Saviour Telleth us, That the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant man seeking goodly Pearls, Matthew 13.45.
as it is noted of Solomon, 1 Reg. 10.11.22, 28. and of Tyrus, Ezek. 27. So our Christian merchant knowing that the best commodities come from heaven, hath his thoughts and affections most there,
as it is noted of Solomon, 1 Reg. 10.11.22, 28. and of Tyre, Ezekiel 27. So our Christian merchant knowing that the best commodities come from heaven, hath his thoughts and affections most there,
And as those that trade to China, though they cannot travell far up into the Country are admitted to some skirts and maritine Harbour to receive the commodities of the Country;
And as those that trade to China, though they cannot travel Far up into the Country Are admitted to Some skirts and Maritime Harbour to receive the commodities of the Country;
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as it were to the out borders of heaven, the Word and Ordinances calld frequently in the Epistle to the Hebrews NONLATINALPHABET, Heavenly things. Here then they watch at the gates of wisdomes house, here they search, dig, hide, and lay up, that the Word may dwell in them richly, and that they may be rich in knowledg, Prov. 8.34. Col. 3.16. 1 Cor. 1.5. 2. A wise merchant considers where is the easiest purchase of those commodities.
as it were to the out borders of heaven, the Word and Ordinances called frequently in the Epistle to the Hebrews, Heavenly things. Here then they watch At the gates of wisdoms house, Here they search, dig, hide, and lay up, that the Word may dwell in them richly, and that they may be rich in knowledge, Curae 8.34. Col. 3.16. 1 Cor. 1.5. 2. A wise merchant considers where is the Easiest purchase of those commodities.
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for though we must sell all for this Jewel, if not actually, yet in praeparatione animae, yet it is all no reall or valuable estimation in such a bargain,
for though we must fell all for this Jewel, if not actually, yet in preparation Spirits, yet it is all no real or valuable estimation in such a bargain,
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and so doth a wise Christian knowing the unsearchable riches of Christ, never sticks at any abatement. Many men bid much, proceed far, Herod doth many things; Agrippa is almost a Christian, hypocrites will part with thousands of rams, rivers of oil, there first borne, Mic. 6.7. but when the child comes to the very birth, they stay in the place of the breaking forth of children Hos. 13.13. when it comes to this issue, they must shake hands for ever with their darling and beloved lust, Herod with Herodias, the young man with his worldly love, the Iew with his legal righteousness, the Greek with his carnal wisdome;
and so does a wise Christian knowing the unsearchable riches of christ, never sticks At any abatement. Many men bid much, proceed Far, Herod does many things; Agrippa is almost a Christian, Hypocrites will part with thousands of rams, Rivers of oil, there First born, Mic. 6.7. but when the child comes to the very birth, they stay in the place of the breaking forth of children Hos. 13.13. when it comes to this issue, they must shake hands for ever with their darling and Beloved lust, Herod with Herodias, the young man with his worldly love, the Iew with his Legal righteousness, the Greek with his carnal Wisdom;
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It is noted as an excellent part of wisdom to know and to manage time, Cujus unius avaritia honesta est, as Seneca speaks. Esther 1.13. 1 Chro. 12.32. Eph. 5.15, 17. The Rabbi said.
It is noted as an excellent part of Wisdom to know and to manage time, Cujus unius avaritia Honesta est, as Senecca speaks. Esther 1.13. 1 Chro 12.32. Ephesians 5.15, 17. The Rabbi said.
he who overslips that season, may never meet with the like again, If thou hadest known in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace, Luke 19.42. The Scripture insists much upon a day of grace, and calls upon us to work, before the night come, 2 Cor. 6.2. Hebr. 3.15. Ioh. 12.35. The Lord reckons the times which pass over us, and puts them upon our account.
he who overslips that season, may never meet with the like again, If thou Hadst known in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace, Lycia 19.42. The Scripture insists much upon a day of grace, and calls upon us to work, before the night come, 2 Cor. 6.2. Hebrew 3.15. John 12.35. The Lord reckons the times which pass over us, and puts them upon our account.
These three yeares I come, seeking fruit, and I finde none, Luk. 13.7. I gave her space to repent, and she repented not, Rev. 2.21, 22. from the 13. yeare, to the 25. year, I have spoken unto you, saith the Prophet, Ier. 25.3. therefore we should learne to improve them, and with the impotent persons at the pool of Bethesda, to step in when the Angel stirs the water.
These three Years I come, seeking fruit, and I find none, Luk. 13.7. I gave her Molle to Repent, and she repented not, Rev. 2.21, 22. from the 13. year, to the 25. year, I have spoken unto you, Says the Prophet, Jeremiah 25.3. Therefore we should Learn to improve them, and with the impotent Persons At the pool of Bethesda, to step in when the Angel stirs the water.
Now the Church is enlarged, it is a season of praise, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoyce and be glad therein, Psal. 118.24. I am now at an Ordinance, I will hear what God will say, now in the company of a learned and wise man, I will draw some knowledge and councel from him:
Now the Church is enlarged, it is a season of praise, This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad therein, Psalm 118.24. I am now At an Ordinance, I will hear what God will say, now in the company of a learned and wise man, I will draw Some knowledge and council from him:
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As the tree of life bringeth fruit every moneth, Rev. 22.2. so a wise Christian, as a wise husbandman, hath his distinct imployments for every moneth bringing forth his fruit in its season, Psa. 1.3. 5. In a great City one merchant having one commodity, and another another, they do mutually interchange them for the inriching of one another:
As the tree of life brings fruit every Monn, Rev. 22.2. so a wise Christian, as a wise husbandman, hath his distinct employments for every Monn bringing forth his fruit in its season, Psa. 1.3. 5. In a great city one merchant having one commodity, and Another Another, they do mutually interchange them for the enriching of one Another:
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So in the City of God, one hath the spirit of wisdom, another of knowledge, one excelent at opening scripture, another at stating questions, another at resolving cases, another at exhortation,
So in the city of God, one hath the Spirit of Wisdom, Another of knowledge, one excellent At opening scripture, Another At stating questions, Another At resolving cases, Another At exhortation,
6. A wise merchant hath constant intelligence and returns to and from the Country where his trade lies, is not without a factor there to manage his affairs; so should the christian marchant ;
6. A wise merchant hath constant intelligence and returns to and from the Country where his trade lies, is not without a factor there to manage his affairs; so should the christian merchant;
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Prayer and praises are the Vessels in which we send to heaven: faith, meditation, study of the Scriptures, attendance of the Ministry, vessels by which we hear from heaven, He shall receive of mine, saith our Saviour of the holy Spirit, and shall shew it unto you, Joh. 16, 14. This intercourse we must keep continually open and unobstructed, that Christ may daily hear from us,
Prayer and praises Are the Vessels in which we send to heaven: faith, meditation, study of the Scriptures, attendance of the Ministry, vessels by which we hear from heaven, He shall receive of mine, Says our Saviour of the holy Spirit, and shall show it unto you, John 16, 14. This intercourse we must keep continually open and unobstructed, that christ may daily hear from us,
so should we resolve before hand upon many troubles in the way to heaven, sit down and consider the cost of our holy profession, Luke 14.26, 28. the ship wherein Christ is, is not secured from a storm. His crown of thorns, went before his crown of glory, and so must ours;
so should we resolve before hand upon many Troubles in the Way to heaven, fit down and Consider the cost of our holy profession, Lycia 14.26, 28. the ship wherein christ is, is not secured from a storm. His crown of thorns, went before his crown of glory, and so must ours;
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and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecution, (as comforts, supports, incouragements in the midst of his persecutions) and in the world to come eternal life.
and mother's, and children, and Lands, with persecution, (as comforts, supports, encouragements in the midst of his persecutions) and in the world to come Eternal life.
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There is no aged Christian but will love us in such a case with the love of a father, no young Christian but will reverence us with the love of a son, no fellow Christian but will tender us with the love of a brother, every good mans house, and heart shall be open unto us.
There is no aged Christian but will love us in such a case with the love of a father, no young Christian but will Reverence us with the love of a son, no fellow Christian but will tender us with the love of a brother, every good men house, and heart shall be open unto us.
Who so ever doth the will of God, will be our brother, and sister and mother, as our Saviour speaks, Mat. 12.50. 8. The wisest Merchants must live by faith and deale much in credit, waiting long for a good return out of remote Countries;
Who so ever does the will of God, will be our brother, and sister and mother, as our Saviour speaks, Mathew 12.50. 8. The Wisest Merchant's must live by faith and deal much in credit, waiting long for a good return out of remote Countries;
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So the Merchant trafficketh in hope to enjoy that which the Prophet calles the Harvest of the River, Isai. 23.3. Such is the life of a true Christian, he doth not estimate his wealth, by the things in his own possession, but lives by faith, reckons upon a great stock going in another country, is richer in obligations and promises, then he is in present graces. There is a mutuall trust between God and him, 1. He takes upon trust ;
So the Merchant trafficketh in hope to enjoy that which the Prophet calls the Harvest of the River, Isaiah 23.3. Such is the life of a true Christian, he does not estimate his wealth, by the things in his own possession, but lives by faith, reckons upon a great stock going in Another country, is Richer in obligations and promises, then he is in present graces. There is a mutual trust between God and him, 1. He Takes upon trust;
receives from God many talents of time, health, wealth, power, wisdome, learning, grace, precepts, and improves them to his Masters service, Matth. 25.16, 17. 1 Tim. 6.20.2. He gives upon Trust, lends to the Lord, Prov. 19.17. dedicates his merchandise to the Lord, Isai. 23.18. Trusts God with his Name and Innocency, as Ioseph did, as Christ did, 1. Pet. 2.23. with his life and interests, as David did, Psal. 31.3: 15. 1 Sam. 30.6. with his children, as Iacob, did Gen. 43.13, 14. with his soul, as Paul did, 2 Tim. 1.12. He is not anxiously solicitous how to escape this danger ; how to repaire this losse ; how to advance this gain ;
receives from God many Talents of time, health, wealth, power, Wisdom, learning, grace, Precepts, and improves them to his Masters service, Matthew 25.16, 17. 1 Tim. 6.20.2. He gives upon Trust, lends to the Lord, Curae 19.17. dedicates his merchandise to the Lord, Isaiah 23.18. Trusts God with his Name and Innocency, as Ioseph did, as christ did, 1. Pet. 2.23. with his life and interests, as David did, Psalm 31.3: 15. 1 Sam. 30.6. with his children, as Iacob, did Gen. 43.13, 14. with his soul, as Paul did, 2 Tim. 1.12. He is not anxiously solicitous how to escape this danger; how to repair this loss; how to advance this gain;
Such is the care of a wise Christian to acquaint himself with his spiritual estate, to make his calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. to prove whether he be in the faith, 1 Cor. 1•. 5. to examine how hissoul prospers, to preserve his peace of Conscience, and interest in the love of God:
Such is the care of a wise Christian to acquaint himself with his spiritual estate, to make his calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. to prove whither he be in the faith, 1 Cor. 1•. 5. to examine how hissoul prospers, to preserve his peace of Conscience, and Interest in the love of God:
There is something in it that the Laver of Brass, is said to have been made of looking glasses, Exod. 38.8. seeing of our faces, and, acquaintance with our estates, is a good preparation to the cleansing of our selves.
There is something in it that the Laver of Brass, is said to have been made of looking glasses, Exod 38.8. seeing of our faces, and, acquaintance with our estates, is a good preparation to the cleansing of our selves.
Let us search and try our wayes and turn to the Lord our God, saith the Church, Law 40. To conclude all, The life of a merchant in order unto gain stands in these four things.
Let us search and try our ways and turn to the Lord our God, Says the Church, Law 40. To conclude all, The life of a merchant in order unto gain Stands in these four things.
much pains must be taken with an evill heart, with a sluggish spirit, with a stubborn will, with impotent passions ▪ with strong lusts, with active enemies. 3. He endures with patince, gives not over the trade of Piety,
much pains must be taken with an evil heart, with a sluggish Spirit, with a stubborn will, with impotent passion ▪ with strong Lustiest, with active enemies. 3. He endures with Patience, gives not over the trade of Piety,
if his expectations be not presently answered, but by patient continuance in well doing, comes to glory and honour at the last, Rom. 2.7. Heb. 10.37.4. He hides the word in his heart, stores up precepts, promises, examples, experiments;
if his Expectations be not presently answered, but by patient Continuance in well doing, comes to glory and honour At the last, Rom. 2.7. Hebrew 10.37.4. He hides the word in his heart, stores up Precepts, promises, Examples, experiments;
Vita b•u• nostra nibil aliud est quam D•i gratitia & vita aterna quae bonae vita redditur, Dei gratia est, & ipsa graiis datur, quia gratis dae•a est illa cui datur &c. Aug. de Grat. & lib. Arb. c. 8.
Vita b•u• nostra Nobil Aliud est quam D•i gratitia & vita aterna Quae bonae vita redditur, Dei Gratia est, & ipsa graiis datur, quia gratis dae•a est illa cui datur etc. Aug. de Grat. & lib. Arb. c. 8.
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